Week Ahead 27 April – 4 May 2023

Dear Friends

This weekend we honour His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, who left an indelible impression on many hearts. Please join the celebration with devotees from across the country.

Sri Nrsimha Maha Abhishek
Thursday 4 May • 5:30pm
You can contribute towards Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Maha Abhishek.
The cost is R508. Book here or contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327 

Week Ahead

Saturday 29 April
Srimati Sita Devi’s (consort of Lord Rama) Appearance
Srimati Jahnava Devi’s (consort of Lord Nityananda) Appearance

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Forever Present –
Celebrating the Life of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami DAY 1
10:30am Maha Harinama: starting from Addington Hospital towards Ushaka and back. Note: A free bus service from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple to the harinam start point will be available. The bus will leave at 9:30am.
1:30pm Prasad at harinam endpoint

Forever Present – Live Concert & Theatre
4:45pm Kirtan
5:00pm Srila Prabhupada Katha by His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
5:45pm Soweto Choir
6:15pm Forever Present – A short drama by Jarikhanda and Taralaksi
6:30pm Golden Age – Hip Hop with Prem Vikash and Rasaraj
6:45pm Caitanya Yuga: Gold within Iron – A drama by Bhakti Theatre
7:20pm Final Kirtan

Sunday 30 April
Nectar of Devotion Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Forever Present –
Celebrating the Life of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami DAY 2
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami @9:30am
(Bhoga offerings welcome by 10am)
The festival includes the unveiling of Maharaja’s name on the Memorial Wall and a portrayal of the various aspects of Maharaja’s life.
1:30pm Feast
3:00pm Homages by disciples

Inquiries about service and donations: WhatsApp 079 872 3656 

Monday 1 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Tuesday 2 May
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:25 – 10:03

Wednesday 3 May
Sri Jayananda Prabhu’s Disappearance Anniversary

Thursday 4 May
Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi: Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Appearance Anniversary
Fast until dusk (5:45pm)
4:30am Mangal Arati & Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfits
7:45am Class

4:00pm Sri Nrsimha Yajna (details will be shared early next week)
5:30pm Sri Nrsimha Maha Abhishek
6:00pm Prasad
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 21-27 April 2023

Dear Friends

Take advantage of the holy name immersion events this weekend with Her Grace Radhika Naidoo and His Grace Madhava Naidoo at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple and New Jagannath Puri Temple. We have not had the privilege of chanting with these devotees in person for over three years. 

Congregational Development Discussion
Saturday 22 April 1:00pm-4:00pm
You are cordially invited to this forum, which is an opportunity to share your valuable input and ideas on projects that will benefit the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple community. The forum will cover the following areas:
1. Devotee Care
2. Programs and Festivals
3. Namahatta and Small Gatherings
4. Education and Training
5. Mentorship and Initiation
6. Service Engagement
Your input and involvement in any of the above areas are highly appreciated. Let’s come together and explore how we can enhance our services and grow together as a community. We look forward to your presence and contributions. Please click here to confirm your attendance.

ISKCON Constitution – Your Chance to Participate! 
Through the years, various attempts at writing the ISKCON Constitution took place but did not come to completion. The present team has been receiving feedback on their work from various leaders. Based on their suggestions and on further research, the team developed the present version, Draft Four. We are now opening the dialogue to the whole of ISKCON, inviting everyone to share comments and suggestions that may improve the document to create a final version for GBC ratification. This is a historic opportunity for all members of ISKCON. We want to hear from you. Please take the time to go through the document, organized in sections, and let us know your level of satisfaction and your thoughts. The site requires you to register to get access. Once you register, you’ll see the guidelines for giving feedback. We have tried to make this process as easy as possible. Please click here. 

Week Ahead

Friday 21 April
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Guru Kripa: Our Relationship with Srila Prabhupada
With His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Shravan)

Saturday 22 April
Akshaya Tritiya

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Congregational Development Discussion @1:00pm
Details above. 

New Jagannath Puri Temple
Holy Name Immersion 4:00pm
With Radhika & Madhava

Sunday 23 April
Nectar of Devotion Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Devi Dasi

Love Feast & Holy Name Immersion @10:00am
Chanting Hare Krishna According to the Acharyas
with Her Grace Radhika Naidoo
Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Naidoo

Save the Date

Forever Present – Celebrating the Life of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Saturday 28 April
10:30am Maha Harinama on North Beach
1:30pm Prasadam at harinam end point
Forever Present – Live Concert & Theatre
4:45pm Kirtan
5:00pm Srila Prabhupada Katha by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Swami
5:45pm Soweto Choir
6:15pm Forever Present – A short drama by Jarikhanda and Taralaksi
6:30pm Golden Age – Hip Hop with Prem Vikash and Rasaraj
6:45pm Caitanya Yuga: Gold within Iron – A drama by Bhakti Theatre
7:20pm Final Kirtan

Sunday 29 April 
9:30am Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami
(Bhoga offerings welcome by 10am)
1:30pm Feast
3:00pm Homages by disciples

Inquiries about service and donations: WhatsApp 079 872 3656 

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 14-20 April 2023

Dear Friends

We trust that your hearts are full after the Durban Festival of Chariots and Sadhu Sanga Festival. Thank you to everyone (including guests), as each of you contributed to the success of these festivals.

Week Ahead

Friday 14 April
Westville Nama-hatta @6pm
An Evening with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP via WhatsApp on 076 549 5474 (Paramatma Das)

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Faith & Enthusiasm in Devotional Service
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Shravan)

Saturday 15 April
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Virabadra Das

Midlands Spiritual Retreat @3pm
With Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Meander Hall, Midlands

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Initiation Ceremony @7pm
With His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami and His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 16 April
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Nectar of Devotion Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Sri Krishna is the Source of Everything – How?
with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

Monday 17 April
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:15 – 10:02

Thursday 20 April
Sri Gadadhar Pundit’s Appearance Anniversary

Save the Date

Forever Present – Celebrating the Life of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami
29-30 April 
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Inquiries about service and donations: WhatsApp 079 872 3656 

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net

2023 Durban Festival of Chariots Guide

Dear Friends

It is our great pleasure to share the latest edition of Hare Krishna News, which has the COMPLETE Durban Festival of Chariots Guide, Sadhu Sanga Festival Guide, and a tribute to His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami.
Note: programs at the mentioned events are subject to change.

You can still come forward to offer your assistance by either volunteering your time, sponsoring ingredients/festival utilities, and/or direct donations. Kindly contact Balaram 082 881 4521.
For direct donations:
Bank: Nedbank
Account name: ISKCON
Chatsworth branch code: 132226
Account number: 1322113971
Reference: 
You can email a POP to temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead

Wednesday 5 April
Lotus Park Nama-hatta @7pm
Appreciating Srila Prabhupada
By His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Lotus Park Community Hall

Thursday 6 April
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
by Bhakti Caitanya Maharaja

Vrindavan Kirtan @7pm
Join us for kirtan with the devotees from Vrindavana

Friday 7 April
7:30am Special Class: The Glories of Ratha Yatra
By His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami

Saturday 8 April 
7:30am Special Class: Lord Jagannath & Caitanya Mahaprabhu
By His Grace Savyasaci Das

Sunday 9 April
7:30am Special Class: Pastimes of Jagannath, Baladev & Subhadra Devi
By His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Love Feast @11am
Lord Jagannath’s Mercy
By His Grace Narottam Das

Monday 10 April
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Tuesday 11 April
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
By Bhakti Caitanya Maharaja

Wednesday 12 April
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
By Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Thursday 13 April
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
By Bhakti Caitanya Maharaja

Save the Date

Forever Present – Celebrating the Life of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami
29-30 April
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Inquiries about service and donations: WhatsApp 079 872 3656 

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net